24 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Port Augusta Dispatch Newcastle And Flinders Chronicle
Location
Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
1
A colonial newspaper piece defends its motto The greatest good to the greatest number and its stance to court no man s favor while opposing censures. It notes weekly Friday publication, rising circulation, and a one shilling annual subscription. The text discusses postal rates for small parcels and domestic mailing rules.
The council approves E. BR Watts request to lease the road west of Rodal's with a condition to install proper gates and balance published in the Observer. Meetings set first Saturday of each month with finance at 10:30 and general meeting at 11. Travel allowances refused. cattle registration limited to six per person. dogs must be registered or legal action. rabbit destruction notice to be issued. Election notes: June 15 J Craig elected councillor for South Ward. July 5 Brencen elected for West Ward. T H Prosser elected for East Ward. Funds totaled £12 10s and £87 6s 4d. adjourned and resumed on following health day.
A local booster column touts Dean's Backache Kidney Fills as a "little kidney wonder" curing backache. Mrs Malibolland of Port Augusta shares relief after using the remedy from Smith's Pharmacy, praising its effects and urging others to try it. The ad notes price and availability through Foster-McClellan Co, Sydney.
A damaged OCR passage extols a newspaper’s frugal, popular circulation goals across a district. It defends independence and reciprocity, arguing plain speaking and avoidance of double entendre, asserting the paper will be popular, do good, and command respect.
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